As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults
In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections ...
Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children
Federal health officials are trying to tell if this year's harsh flu season led to an increase in a rare but dangerous brain ...
Flu shot less effective this season for some kids, CDC report suggests
So far this season, the vaccine's protection against flu hospitalization was at least 63% for children and at least 41% for adults. These estimates of effectiveness against hospitalization, released ...
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This year's flu shot was up to 78% effective at preventing hospitalization in kids, early data find
Early data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits ...
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10 Thoughtful Food and Drink Gifts for Flu and Cold Recovery
If you're looking for fully prepared, healthy meals to send, Mosaic Foods has you covered. The ginger, quinoa and veggie soup ...
Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital
This flu season has been particularly bad for children, with many experiencing severe complications such as pneumonia, ...
Why is the flu so bad this year?
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but ...
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Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids
In severe cases, children can develop acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a dangerous form of brain damage linked to ...
FAQ: What to know about bird flu in WA
Here's a quick primer on the bird flu — when it started, how it spreads and what you can do to protect against it.
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Bird flu detected in nearby Pa. county
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says it has detected bird flu in Butler County, which shares a border with the ...
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
Flu vaccine makers may face a last-minute scramble to produce enough doses after an FDA advisory committee meeting was ...